Dr. Kebede Oli

Dr. Kebede Oli is a cardiologist in Addis Ababa. He is the founder of  Landmark General Hospital and an eminent scholar and clinician. Dr. Oli is one of the few medical practitioners specially recognized by the Oromia Physicians Association and honored with the Opa Award for lifetime achievement in clinical service (2021). His contributions as the Chairman of the Editorial Board of the Ethiopian Medical Journal and a reviewer of the African Journal of Cardiology since the late 1990s are also unparalleled.

Born in the small town of Shambu, Dr. Oli felt naturally inclined to study medicine from an early age. After completing high school, he embarked on medical studies (MBBS) in 1979. Soon after, he entered Addis Ababa University as an intelligent intern, where he found his calling in Internal Medicine. He was exposed to a rigorous curriculum as a resident, but it only strengthened his enthusiasm to explore the field further. So, he completed a fellowship in Clinical Cardiology cardiology from the prestigious McGill University in 1988.

After completing a Masters in Medical Sciences from the University of Newcastle, Australia, Dr. Oli became a scholar and, after a few years, was given full Professorship at Addis Ababa University. During this time, he helped enhance the medical infrastructure of the Cardiology Department, which led to a substantial improvement in the diagnosis and management of cardiovascular diseases. In the past decade, Dr. Oli has garnered many accolades for his tireless work in the medical domain. Today, he is looked upon as a role model by fellow clinicians and a savior by the Ethiopian population.

Education

• MBBS from Delhi University – 1979
• Internship from Addis Ababa University – 1980
• Residency in Internal Medicine – 1986
• Fellowship in Clinical Cardiology from McGill University – 1988
• Master of Medical Sciences from the University of Newcastle, Australia – 1998

Experience

• Dean at Addis Ababa University – 1998 to 2001
• Founder of the cardiology Unit at Addis Ababa University – 1988 to 1998
• Director of the Clinical Epidemiology Unit at Addis Ababa University – 1995 to 1997
• Chairman of Editorial Board of Ethiopian Medical Journal – 1990 to 2001
• Director of Axum and Jimma Hospitals – 1980 to 1982
• Founder of one of the largest private clinics, Noble Higher Clinic
• CEO and cardiologist at Landmark General Hospital – Currently working

Achievements and Awards

• Recognized for his contributions toward the growth of Ethiopian Medical Journal – 2001
• Honored as the best physician of the year and role model by Ethiopian Medical Association – 2012
• Showed the emergence of coronary artery disease in adult Ethiopians living in urban areas through his research work
• Opa Award for lifetime achievement in clinical service – 2021

Memberships

• Ethiopian Medical Association
• Ethiopian Public health Association
• President of Ethiopian Heart Association
• President of Ethiopian Red Cross Society

Phone Number

The contact number for Dr. Kebede Oli is +251 115 525463.

Consultation Fees

Dr. Oli charges between 1200 to 2500 Ethiopian Birr for consultation.